Senior Specialist, Finance Business Partner - Business Performance

Company Description At McLaren Racing, performance is measured in milliseconds—but it is enabled by smart decisions across every part of the team. This is an opportunity to bring financial insight to the heart of our Business Performance functions and help colleagues turn ambition into action. Job Description As a trusted partner to Directors, Heads of Function and budget owners, you will connect financial performance with operational priorities. You will thrive in a fast-moving environment, build strong relationships and use curiosity, clarity and constructive challenge to improve performance. Principal Accountabilities: Business Partnering Be the trusted finance partner for our Business Performance functions, turning data into clear insight and action for the functions that drive our culture, people performance, environment, business operations and finance. Bring performance to life by explaining results, trends, risks and opportunities in a way that resonates with stakeholders. Shape budgets, forecasts and long-term plans, challenging assumptions and keeping teams focused on their objectives. Evaluate projects and investment proposals, helping the business make confident, value-led decisions. Own management charges and explain cost drivers, supplier relationships and opportunities to improve predictability. Protect performance through rigorous review of the Formula One Financial Regulations, balancing compliance, accuracy and value for money. Champion return on investment and work across Finance to simplify processes and raise the quality of insight. Support a complete and accurate month-end close, working closely with the wider Finance team. Strategic Thinking Build trusted relationships and become a valued voice in key decisions. Look beyond the numbers to connect today’s choices with long-term success. Stay agile as priorities evolve, helping stakeholders navigate change with confidence. Ask the right questions and constructively challenge plans to unlock greater value. Process Create consistent, user-friendly budgeting and forecasting tools. Improve reporting quality through better use of our planning platform and technology. Strengthen budgetary controls without adding unnecessary complexity. Turn good practice into simple, repeatable and effective processes. Support continuous improvement across the finance business partnering team and wider function What You’ll Gain Broad exposure to senior stakeholders and the functions that keep McLaren Racing performing at its best. The opportunity to strengthen your commercial judgement and influence real business decisions. Support from experienced finance colleagues, with the autonomy to build trusted stakeholder relationships. A platform to develop as a confident Finance Business Partner and expert storyteller with data. Qualifications What You’ll Bring ACA, ACCA or CIMA part-qualified or newly qualified. Excellent Excel and wider digital skills; Power BI experience is desirable. A sharp analytical mind, strong attention to detail and the curiosity to understand what sits behind the numbers. Confidence communicating with stakeholders, translating complexity into clear recommendations. The organisation and resilience to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines. A proactive, collaborative approach and genuine enthusiasm for learning and improvement. Additional Information Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work. Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive. Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.